
Other Engineering
A course by
University of Auckland
Prepare for a leadership role in disaster management and the humanitarian field with in-depth knowledge of disaster resilience and risk reduction.
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing

Prepare for leadership and specialist roles focused on disaster response, risk reduction, and resilience building.

Integrate knowledge from engineering, health, law, and development studies to address complex disaster scenarios.
The Master of Disaster Management (MDisMgt) equips students with in-depth knowledge and practical skills for disaster resilience, risk reduction, and humanitarian work. Drawing on expertise across the University, the programme takes a holistic approach to disaster management, covering planning, policy, and real-world disaster response. Key elements include core courses in disaster risk management, management and resilience, project management, and a research project solving complex problems in disaster settings. Electives from engineering, population health, development studies, and law allow for customisation to students' backgrounds and interests.
What you need to know first
Relevant undergraduate degree
Completion of a full-time year of postgraduate study (for 120-point option); otherwise standard eligibility applies



Other Engineering
A course by
University of Auckland
Prepare for a leadership role in disaster management and the humanitarian field with in-depth knowledge of disaster resilience and risk reduction.
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing

Prepare for leadership and specialist roles focused on disaster response, risk reduction, and resilience building.

Integrate knowledge from engineering, health, law, and development studies to address complex disaster scenarios.
The Master of Disaster Management (MDisMgt) equips students with in-depth knowledge and practical skills for disaster resilience, risk reduction, and humanitarian work. Drawing on expertise across the University, the programme takes a holistic approach to disaster management, covering planning, policy, and real-world disaster response. Key elements include core courses in disaster risk management, management and resilience, project management, and a research project solving complex problems in disaster settings. Electives from engineering, population health, development studies, and law allow for customisation to students' backgrounds and interests.
What you need to know first
Relevant undergraduate degree
Completion of a full-time year of postgraduate study (for 120-point option); otherwise standard eligibility applies


Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Available in 3 locations

Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills to independently tackle real-world issues in disaster scenarios.
Additional university and programme-specific requirements per admissions office
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Available in 3 locations

Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills to independently tackle real-world issues in disaster scenarios.
Additional university and programme-specific requirements per admissions office